LEANING, BENDING OVER, OR TRIPPING CAN CAUSE BABY TO FALL. KEEP ONE HAND ON BABY WHILE MOVING. FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE WHEN USING THIS CARRIER. READ AND FOLLOW ALL PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS AND VIEW INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS BEFORE USE. CHECK FOR RIPPED SEAMS, TORN STRAPS OR FABRIC AND DAMAGED HARDWARE BEFORE EACH USE. IF FOUND, STOP USING CARRIER. ALWAYS CHECK TO ENSURE THAT ALL KNOTS, BUCKLES, SNAPS, STRAPS, AND ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE. ENSURE THAT THE BABY IS SAFELY POSITIONED IN THE CARRIER ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. NEVER LEAVE A BABY IN A SLING CARRIER THAT IS NOT BEING WORN. CHECK ON THE BABY OFTEN. ENSURE THAT THE BABY IS PERIODICALLY REPOSITIONED. NEVER USE A SLING CARRIER WHEN BALANCE OR MOBILITY IS IMPAIRED BECAUSE OF EXERCISE, DROWSINESS, OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS. NEVER PLACE MORE THAN ONE BABY IN THE SLING CARRIER. NEVER USE/WEAR MORE THAN ONE CARRIER AT A TIME. NEVER USE A SLING CARRIER WHILE ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES SUCH AS COOKING AND CLEANING, WHICH INVOLVE A HEAT SOURCE OR EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS. NEVER WEAR SLING CARRIER WHILE DRIVING OR BEING A PASSENGER IN A MOTOR VEHICLE. FOR BABIES WITH COMPLICATIONS AT OR FOLLOWING BIRTH SEEK THE ADVICE OF A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO WEARING. WE ARE HERE TO MAKE SURE YOUR BABYWEARING EXPERIENCE IS EVERY BIT AS SWEET AS IT SHOULD BE, ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE FIRST YEAR OF YOUR LITTLE ONE’S LIFE AND BEYOND. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL US AT ADVICE@SOLLYBABY.COM WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS AND WE’LL HAVE OUR CERTIFIED BABYWEARING EDUCATOR RESPOND TO YOU DIRECTLY! HAPPY SAFE BABYWEARING!
Before placing baby in your Solly be sure they are well fed and changed. Bouncing and shushing especially in the fresh air can be calming for baby. If you can catch baby in their quiet alert stage this is an ideal time to practice wrapping. In the first few months it can be common for baby to fuss and push against the wearer's chest. This is baby working on those upper back, neck and arm muscles and practicing for pushing up and rolling over. This is a normal developmental stage and is typically a phase.
The X on your back should not be up near the base of your neck but lower between your shoulder blades. Lowering this 'X' by bringing those shoulder straps more to the center of your shoulder will feel better especially as baby gets bigger. Before tucking those shoulder passes through the midsection take each shoulder pass in hand, lift them off of your shoulders and pull them more out to a diagonal to the edge of your shoulders. This will lower the 'X' on your back. All passes should be well spread and flat over you and baby. It should appear as if the two of you are wearing a fitted t-shirt from both the front and back. If you are unable to spread out the passes you may have gotten your wrap twisted. Keeping the wrap flat as you wrap it onto your body is key. If baby is too low this can cause discomfort for the wearer as well. Baby should be high and tight and close enough to easily tilt your chin down and kiss babies head. Remember to stand tall, pull your shoulders back and engage your core. This can take conscious effort especially for a newly postpartum wearer. If you have a prior back issue or injury this does not mean you will not be able to wear your wrap comfortably it just means we may have to make some more specific adjustments.